BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER

2401 BOWERS AVENUE, Santa Clara, CA 95051LICENSED
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

15 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: LICENSED

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

August 6, 2025

Provenance

California licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER
License number
Not listed
Location
2401 BOWERS AVENUE, Santa Clara, CA 95051
Status
LICENSED
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 53.3/100
Inspection record
15 inspections, last inspected August 6, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor53.3 / 100
Health100/100
Safety55/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance45/100

13

Total Violations

Aug 6, 2025

Last Inspection

80

Capacity

Complaint History

2 complaint investigations on record.

1

Substantiated

0

Inconclusive

1

Unsubstantiated

Feb 6, 2025
1 unsubstantiated
Dec 18, 2024
1 substantiated1 citation

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (13)

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 6, 2025

Based on interviews, there was evidence of rodent(s) inside Classroom 22(State Preschool). This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintAug 6, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)Type BComplaintAug 6, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)ComplaintAug 6, 2025

Type A citation - immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights

SERIOUSSTAFFING101238(a)(1)ComplaintAug 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)ComplaintAug 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)ComplaintAug 6, 2025

Type B citation - potential risk if not corrected

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 6, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

SERIOUSSAFETY101700.3(b)(1)Type BComplaintAug 6, 2025

(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (1) The licensee shall take measures to keep the center free of flies, other insects, and rodents.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 6, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

CRITICALSTAFFING101229(a)(1)Type AComplaintAug 6, 2025

(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE101212(b)Type BComplaintAug 6, 2025

(b) The name of the child care center director, and any fully qualified teacher(s) designated to act in the child care center director's absence, shall be reported to the Department within 10 days of a change of child care center director or designee(s).

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCEComplaintDec 18, 2024

Type B citation from complaint investigation - potential risk if not corrected

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER's safety grade?

BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 53.3 out of 100.

How many violations does BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER have?

BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER has 13 total violations on record, including 3 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER last inspected?

BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER was last inspected on August 6, 2025.

Has BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER had any complaints?

BRACHER CHILDREN'S CENTER has 2 complaint investigations on record, with 1 substantiated allegation, 0 inconclusive, and 1 unsubstantiated.

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